The horses that worked yesterday just walked and trotted this morning and the others had routine canters. I made further progress with the steam cleaner and spent the afternoon mowing before tomorrows rain arrives. My ride on mower is in dock so it was a bit laborious pushing a very old broken self propelled mower.
The yard is tired after a very busy year and I dislike it immensely. Weeds are taking over on all the paths and surrounding areas, there simply isn't enough time in the day to get it all done in a flash and it will take a week or two to get it all looking smart again. Sadly, I can't justify the expense of a maintenance man but I would love to have one as I feel so much happier when the place is looking spotless.